Safe Kids Worldwide

Safe Kids Worldwide
Founded1988; 36 years ago (1988) by Martin R. Eichelberger, M.D. and Herta Feely in the United States
Type501(c)(3) non-profit organization
PurposePreventing childhood injury
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Location
  • Global
FieldsMedia attention, public awareness campaigns, research, lobbying
Websitewww.safekids.org

Safe Kids Worldwide (formerly Safe Kids USA) is a global non-profit organization working to prevent childhood injury through research, community outreach, legislative advocacy and media awareness campaigns.[1] Safe Kids Worldwide has over 400 coalitions in 49 states, and has partners in over 30 countries.[2] The proclaimed mission of Safe Kids Worldwide is "protecting kids from unintentional injuries, the number one cause of death for children in the United States."[1] It is a 501(c) organization.

  1. ^ a b "What We Do". safekids.org.
  2. ^ "Find Your Safe Kids". safekids.org.